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Preposition MCQ (A / An / The) – Daily Practice Set with Answers

Practice Preposition MCQs for SSC, Banking, Railways, TPSC/APSC/WBPSC/State PSC and other competitive exams. Instant feedback + solution helps you improve accuracy.
Rule tip: Prepositions often depend on fixed usage: interested in, good at, depend on, fond of, and arrive at/in.

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Q31. No one has yet discovered a cure _______ COVID 19.

  • of
  • for
  • from
  • about
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Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Explanation:
The noun cure is always followed by the preposition for when it refers to the disease or condition being treated. Structure: cure for + illness/disease/problem

Q32. The storehouse was infested ________ rats.

  • of
  • with
  • about
  • from
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Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Explanation:
The verb/adjective infested is always followed by the preposition with when referring to unwanted animals, insects, or pests present in large numbers. Structure: infested with + plural noun

Q33. He is not familiar ________ this locality.

  • to
  • from
  • about
  • with
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Correct Option: D  [ with ]

Explanation:
The adjective familiar takes the preposition with when it means having knowledge of or being well-acquainted with something. Structure: familiar with + noun/pronoun

Q34. She has been absent _________ Friday last.

  • from
  • since
  • by
  • for
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Correct Option: B  [ since ]

Explanation:
The preposition since is used with a point of time in the past and goes with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense. Structure: has/have + been + (verb/adj) + since + point of time Meaning: from that time in the past up to now.

Q35. She takes pride _________ her beauty.

  • of
  • in
  • about
  • for
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Correct Option: B  [ in ]

Explanation:
The phrase take pride in means to feel satisfaction or pleasure about something you have or have achieved. Structure: take pride in + noun/pronoun/gerund

Q36. Beware ________ backbiters.

  • from
  • to
  • of
  • with
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Correct Option: C  [ of ]

Explanation:
The verb beware is always followed by the preposition of when it means be cautious about / be on guard against something or someone dangerous or harmful. Structure: beware of + noun/pronoun/gerund

Q37. Ram made the most _________ his resources.

  • at
  • of
  • from
  • with
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Correct Option: B  [ of ]

Explanation:
The phrase make the most of means to use something to the best possible advantage. Structure: make the most of + noun/pronoun

Q38. What is the time _______ your watch?

  • by
  • in
  • with
  • on
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Correct Option: A  [ by ]

Explanation:
The preposition by is used when asking or telling the time according to a clock or watch. Structure: time by + clock/watch Meaning: what time does your watch show?

Q39. The beautiful lady was compared ________ the moon by the poet.

  • with
  • to
  • of
  • like
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Correct Option: A  [ with ]

Explanation:
compare with β†’ to examine similarities and differences between two like things (more analytical). The teacher compared my essay with my friend’s. Prices today can’t be compared with those of the 1990s.

Q40. Competitors ___________ the globe took part in the game.

  • from
  • over
  • around
  • across
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Correct Option: C  [ around ] Stored explanation

Explanation:
Question explanation
  • Sentence: Competitors around the globe took part in the game.
Why the correct answer is correct
  • Around + the globe = β€œworldwide/throughout the world.” It’s a fixed phrase meaning β€œin many parts of the world.”
Why other options are wrong
  • From the globe β€” incorrect; β€œfrom” shows starting point, not scope.
  • Over the globe β€” unnatural; not common collocation here.
  • Across the globe β€” acceptable in some contexts, but here around is the natural fit with β€œthe globe”.
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